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Earthquake of 7.4-magnitude jolts Colombia; two killed, several buildings collapsed

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least two people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse in several cities. The strong tremors trapped people under debris, left several others injured and triggered evacuations in areas as far away as the capital Bogota. The earthquake struck San Jose Del Palmar, a community of around 4,800 people in Colombia's Choco region, which is located nearly 250 miles (400 kilometres) west of Bogota.According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and Colombia's counterpart, the quake occurred at a depth of around 66 miles (107 kilometres). The powerful tremor was also felt across the border in neighbouring Ecuador.